I am writing a persuasive essay on alternative fuel vehicles, and Idk enough to pick a side to persuade people?

I am in high school, and I have to write a persuasive essay about my opinion on alternative fuel vehicles, and I have to persuade people about my decision. I mean how am I supposed to know about these cars when i don’t even drive….PLEASE help me!!

Why is change coming around so slowly for alternative fuel vehicles?

I know there are a few exceptions with individuals and mass transit.. But other than that…

A Call for More Alternative Fuel Vehicles in the US

Gasoline prices have fallen. Hence, automakers have to entertain alternative fuel vehicles to provide more options to consumers. This is especially true to automakers that are relying greatly on non-gasoline vehicles.
General Motors Corp. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner said, “With the price of oil at its lowest level in 19 months, we run the risk [...]

Alternative Fuel Vehicles - Types and possibilities?

What are the different types of alternative fuel availible for cars? Can or Will any of them be applied practically in the near future? Cheers

What kind of alternative fuel vehicle should I get?

I’m looking into biodiesel, hybrid, natural gas or anything else. I don’t think electric will work for me since I live in an apartment. I’m leaning towards a VW Jetta TDI that is 2001 or older. Anyone have any input on tne VW TDIs? Anyone drive the Honda natural gas Civic? [...]

How many alternative fueled vehicles are in production as of today. if not today with in the last 5 years?

i just need some sort of estimate. about any alternative fueled vehicle (hydrogen, solar, battery electric, electri, hybrid, Ethanol, ect).
If some one could find a chart or graph as to how many are in production or are on the market. any alternatived fueled vehicle.

how can i convert my 1993 Eagle vision to run on e85 or some other alternative fuel?

I have a 93 eagle vision and boy does it guzzle gas! I need to know how to convert it to an alternative fuel vehicle.where can i get a kit or a book to tell me how to do this?

Are alternative fuel vehicles the solution to the upcoming global, oil, shortage?

Experts predict that within the next 7years there will be a global, oil, shortage. The USA, Brazil, Russia, China, India and Saudi Arabia are demanding more oil than they ever have. The demand will continue to increase, but the output of oil will not.
Will alternative fuel vehicles be the solution to a global, oil, shortage?

Are alternative fuel vehicles becoming increasingly more inexpensive?

Since we are running out of gasoline for cars, how else can we run them, and to get a car that runs off of
alternative fuels, how much can you expect to pay as of today? Are these types of cars becoming increasingly more and more affordable?

Would you prefer to rent from a car rental company that offered alternative fuel vehicles or a traditional one

This is a survey I’m doing for school report.

Alternative fuel vehicles?

What happed to the big push to get alternative fuel vehicles out to the consumer at affordable prices? I remember there was a big push for electric cars and other alternative fuel vehicles then it seemed to have died down. Do you think the oil companies are “road blocking” them so they continue [...]

Which College Major should I take if I want to specialize in alternative fuel vehicles?

I am wondering what specific major I should pursue if I want to get involved in developing alternative fuel vehicles? I know it should be some kind of engineering, most likely biological, biochemical, or chemical. I am not totally sure and would really appreciate an answer so I can go ahead and start getting exactly [...]

How will “alternative fuel vehicles” affect the American economy?

The American economy is very dependent on the automobile indutry. We usie vehicles for transportaion of both people and cargo, for recreation (racing, “road trips”, country drives, etc.), as well as for many specialized applications, like ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
With glass, rubber, metal, paint, textiles, fuels, and many other materials needed to make a [...]

Alternative Fuel Vehicle

At present, it has been noticed that in various countries of the world, there has emerged a tendency to restrict the usage of fuel-driven vehicles. Several reasons have contributed to that. While in many nations, especially in those of the European continent it has been noticed that the sudden upsurge of fuel prices and higher [...]

Will Alternative Fueled Vehicles cause people to drive bigger cars?

It’s clear that some people hate people who drive big cars. When alternative fueled cars like hybrids give people a reason to buy big cars, possibly bigger than they drive now?
If a SUV is able to get 20-25mpg, would it be unreasonable to build and buy these cars now that they are more affordable [...]

Which alternative fuel vehicle do you like the most and why?

Electric? Hybrid? Ethanol? Biodiesel? Natural Gas? Other?

Where do I get an “alternative fuel” vehicle?

I really want one that will run on vegetable oil.
Or ethanol.
Are you kidding me?
Ethanol is less efficient?
Why don’t they tell you that in all the “go yellow” commercials?

Ups Supports Twenty in Ten With Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet

On the 27th of this month, a showcase of alternative fuel vehicles used in large fleets was led by the White House. Present at the said event are the alternative fuel vehicles from UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company.
The company operates the biggest private fleet of alternative fuel vehicle in its industry. With more [...]

President Bush Inspects Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleets

After meeting with the chief executive officers of the Big Three, US President George W. Bush inspected alternative fuel vehicle fleets from the transportation industry. The inspection is part of the President’s goal of reducing gasoline consumption by twenty percent in the next ten years.
Alternative fuel vehicles present at the inspection came from FedEx, UPS, [...]

The Future of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

There is a growing trend toward pushing people to use new alternative fuels to power their vehicles. Alternative fuel burns cleaner, is better for the environment, and, in many cases, can be cheaper than gasoline. But not just any car will run on alternative fuels. The engine must be constructed in a different way to [...]

Does the USA need a “Manahattan project” for an alternative fuel vehicle?

The Cheverolt Volt and Honda’s FCX Clarity looks promising. By the time these alternative fuel vehicles become common, americans might be riding bicycles. The president of OPEC said the USA must conserve and $4.00 per gallon is too cheap for conservation. The USA put a man on the moon and developed the first atomic bomb. [...]

Does anyone have any ideas on alternative fuel vehicles?

Not “what to do”, but rather “how to do it”?
There’s millions of dollars to be made for a patent for someone who figures out HOW to make a working alternative fuel vehicle.

How far does HHO gone in developing as an alternative fuel in vehicle ?

There are so much of comments of pro & cons of HHO, which i am confused towards this issue. But frankly, if HHO being able to reduce the consumption of basic fuel by 30%, i guess it is fair enough to apply in our daily driving needs.

Will it ever be possible to have large vehicles that run on an alternative fuel?

To keep our economy strong we will need an alternative fuel that will fuel Tractor Trailers… Is it possible?

If changing vehicles to an alternative fuel source vehicle helped the environment, would you switch over?

This post is for research for a school project.
please see my other polls for the same project, if you would like to help.

Can I switch my regular gas-fueled minivan to an alternative fuel vehicle?

Just wondering if this is something that can be done on any vehicle? If anyone knows anything about this I would be really interested in learning where I can get this done and how much it might cost on average. Thanks

Are people missing the point about alternative fuel vehicles?

I truly don’t understand why so many people talk about the benefits of this or that alternative fuel because petrol / gasoline / oil is becoming depleted and expensive. Isn’t it about steel and copper and plastic, too? The vehicles will still have to built in car plants which will use just as much (if [...]

What is your most preferred alternative fuel for vehicles?

i always hear alternatives like bio diesel and other kinds. what do you think is the best and the most preferred alternative?